Official — for public release Field Manual MSU-01 · Issue 2026 · Independent

Section 5 · Kit guide

Militaria & Collectables

Medals, insignia, badges, documents and uniforms — the historical end of surplus, where provenance matters as much as condition. These dealers specialise in authenticated militaria rather than working kit.

Group of First and Second World War campaign medals with ribbons
Fig. 5.1 WWI and WWII campaign medal groupPhoto: Auckland War Memorial Museum · CC BY 4.0

5.2 — Stockists

Where to buy

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UK stockist

Stockist No. 01

Tenniswood Militaria

Good for: Military antiques & collectables

Trusted UK militaria dealer since 1967 with 12,000+ authentic military antiques and collectables spanning the Napoleonic era to today.

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Stockist No. 02

Grenadier Militaria International

Good for: WWI British & Commonwealth militaria

Specialist in authentic WWI British Army and Commonwealth militaria — medals, insignia, documents and trench art.

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Stockist No. 03

TJs Militaria

Good for: Medals, uniforms & webbing

UK-based militaria dealer covering medals, uniforms and webbing across multiple conflict eras.

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UK stockist

Stockist No. 04

JC Militaria

Good for: Military collectables

Stockport-based military collectables dealer with an online catalogue and sales showroom.

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5.3 — Field notes

Before you buy

  • Ask for provenance on anything above pocket-money prices: a named recipient, a regiment, a documented history.
  • WWI British War and Victory Medals were named on the rim. Most WWII campaign medals issued to British servicemen were unnamed, so a WWII group is only as good as its paperwork.
  • WWI medal index cards (series WO 372 at The National Archives) can confirm who was entitled to what.
  • Reputable dealers clearly separate original from reproduction. Be wary of any listing that's vague about which one you're buying.